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Best 86004 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,355 students in 86004, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 381 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 86004, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86004, AZ are Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Northern Arizona Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86004 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86004, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86004, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7150 Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Ponderosa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Coconino High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 N Izabel St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Mount Elden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Sinagua Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
W F Killip Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 E 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Leupp Public School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ccasd Online Instruction
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 86004, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86004, AZ include Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Northern Arizona Distance Learning.
How many public schools are located in 86004?
16 public schools are located in 86004.
What percentage of students in 86004 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 86004 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86004?
86004 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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